Makeshift (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Makeshift (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.232 N,2 9.948 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.737200
  • Longitude: -2.165800
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY)
Type pinnace
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Tonnage 70
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1592
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HA141/002/001/04 23.9.92 WK, THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF AN ELIZABETHAN WARSHIP WHICH SANK 1592, HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 27MTRS ABOUT 1 M OFF ALDERNEY. MANY ARTIFACTS RECOVERED. SITE HAS BEEN GIVEN OFFICIAL PROTECTION. (THE INDEPENDENT, 26.6.92). REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND NEAR 'THE LEDGE'. NCA YET. HH256/440/02 10.2.94 HISTORIC ELIZABETHAN WRECK, WITH RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 200MTRS CENTRED IN 494417.5N, 020951.5W [EUR]. NOTE, THE SITE IS PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORISED INTERFERENCE. (ALDERNEY HARBOUR OFFICE, HN DTD 2.2.94). - NM 727/94. [NB, NOT REFERRED TO IN ANM 16]. 1.8.94 1.8.94 REPORT THAT DIVERS ARE TO ATTEMPT TO LIFT A CANNON FROM AN ELIZABETHAN MAN-OF-WAR OFF ALDERNEY. SMALL ARMS AND A 1586 MEDALLION HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK. (THE TIMES, 11.7.94). NCA. 24.8.94 REPORT THAT CANNON HAS NOW BEEN SUCCESSFULLY LIFTED. VESSEL IS BELIEVED TO BE THE 'MAKESHIFT', A 60FT PINNACE WHICH SANK ABOUT 0.5M OFF ALDERNEY IN 1592. THE HULL IS REPORTED TO BE UNDER SEVERAL FEET OF SAND. ANOTHER EXPLORATION IS PLANNED IN 1995. (THE GUARDIAN 22.7.94). NCA. 17.11.94 SIXTEENTH CENTURY CANNON HAS BEEN RECOVERED AND WAS LANDED AT ST ANNE'S HARBOUR. BELIEVED TO BE MANY ARTIFACTS UNDER THE SAND. ALREADY RECOVERED ARE 1000 ITEMS AND 12 'APOSTLES' [SMALL BRASS CONTAINERS FOR CHARGES OF POWDER, SO CALLED AS 12 WERE CARRIED IN A BANDOLIER]. (NAUTICAL MAGAZINE, NOV 1994). 6.12.03 WGD POSN: 4944.232N, 0209.948W. NE 2845.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE FOUNDERED IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE TO BRITTANY. VESSEL IS A 70TON, 60FT, 7-9 CANNON PINNACE [SMALL VESSEL WITH SAILS AND OARS, SOMETIMES USED AS A MAN-OF-WAR'S TENDER BOAT]. SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE TO BRITTANY WITH SUPPILES FOR ELIZABETH I'S ARMY, WHO WERE FIGHTING THE SPANISH. (NAUTICAL MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 1994).

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FAQ

Where is the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.232 N,2 9.948 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1592.

When was the wreck of the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 70 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The MAKESHIFT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a pinnace.

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